Review of The Jungle Book (2016) by James L — 10 Jan 2017

Superb remake with an incredible level of animated realism...and a film every child will enjoy....4 stars.

This review of The Jungle Book (2016) was written by James L on 10 Jan 2017.

The Jungle Book has generally received very positive reviews.

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